How Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Strong Performance Propelled Michigan State

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michiganstate as How Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Strong Performance Propelled Michigan State. The Michigan State Spartans got a victory in their home opener over Colgate, 80-69.

No. 23 Michigan State hosts Mercyhurst to start season

The No. 23 Michigan State Spartans host the Mercyhurst Lakers in the season opener. Tuesday's meeting is the first of the season for the squads.
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Overheard in Michigan State’s locker room: Baffled and unbelievable stats

No. 22 Michigan State pulled away in the second half for an 80-69 win against Colgate in the season opener on Monday night at the Breslin Center with an effort the head coach was far from thrilled about. Here are notable quotes from Izzo and players following the game:

3 Observations From Michigan State's Victory over Colgate

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, right, celebrates with Cam Ward after Ward drew a Colgate foul during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan State score vs Michigan, Spartans drop rivalry game 31-20

The Spartans (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) lost to the Michigan Wolverines (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) 31-20 on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan had only a three-point lead entering the third quarter, and one of their two third-quarter touchdown drives came with a controversial penalty that negated a Spartans' turnover.
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Michigan State football game live updates today vs. Minnesota: Spartans nab late lead

Note: Refresh this page throughout Michigan State-Minnesota to see the latest updates Fourth Quarter 1:52 — The Spartans defense continues to control the game, stopping Minnesota in what would’ve been a crucial drive for the Gophers to try and retake their lead.

Michigan State to Host Two JUCO Prospects During Bye Week

Recruiting never stops in college football, and Michigan State is set to host two junior college players on official visits during its bye week. Both players are currently playing for Hutchinson Community College, which is located in Kansas. The Blue Dragons are currently ranked No. 1 nationally in the NJCAA's Division I rankings and are 8-0.

Michigan State football predictions vs Minnesota: Can Spartans get 1st Big Ten win?

There’s no trophy on the line here, just the potential to put the Spartans’ metaphorical backs up against the bowl-berth wall: Lose here, and Smith and MSU will need wins in their final three — Penn State, Iowa and Maryland (in Detroit, no less) — to return to a bowl for the first time since 2021.
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